A preview of next week's economic data

Last result: The first week of August had fewer auctions held across the five capital cities but the auction clearance rate rose to 71.5 per cent from 68.7 per cent in the prior week. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide all recorded higher home values to August 6, while Perth edged lower, according to data from property statistics firm CoreLogic.

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AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS SALES OF NEW MOTOR VEHICLES

Due: Tuesday

Period: July

Last result: Sales for Passenger vehicles, Sports utility vehicles and Other vehicles increased by 0.5 per cent, 1.4 per cent and 1.3 per cent respectively. The largest upward movement around the nation, was in the Northern Territory which increased 2.8 per cent from May.

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ABS WAGE PRICE INDEX FOR JUNE QUARTER

Due: Wednesday

Period: June quarter

Last result: Australia's seasonally adjusted Wage Price Index rose 0.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to March 2017, following a downwardly revised 0.4 per cent gain in the fourth quarter of 2016 and in line with market consensus.

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ABS LABOUR FORCE

Due: Thursday

Period: July

Last result: Australia's unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.6 per cent in June from a revised May result, matching expectations. The Labour Force Participation Rate in Australia increased to 65 per cent in June from 64.90 per cent in May.